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Pip's Spud Spot

SP Blend Kindergarten – 1st Grade Blends & Digraphs
Pip's Spud Spot
Pip's Spud Spot, page 1
1Pip had a spud. He had a plan for his spud. Pip got his spade and ran to a spot in the sun.
Pip's Spud Spot, page 2
2He dug his spade in the mud. Wham! His spade hit a big, stiff rock. A spark shot up. “This spot is bad,” said Pip.
Pip's Spud Spot, page 3
3Dad ran to him. “You can get a top spot,” said Dad. “Do not give up.” Pip ran on. Then he got a good spot with wet mud.
Pip's Spud Spot, page 4
4He dug a big pit for his spud. Pip put the spud in and had a grin. It was a top spot.
Circle or highlight all the words that start with a consonant blend. How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Where did Pip run with his spade?
  2. What did Pip’s spade hit in the mud?
  3. Where did Pip put his spud at the end?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill SP Blend
Grade Level Kindergarten – 1st Grade
Phase Blends & Digraphs
Worksheets SP Blend Worksheets

Target Words

span spat sped spell spend spill spin spit split spot spud spun

Sight Words

the is a and to was it she he they

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About This Decodable Reader

“Pip's Spud Spot” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten and 1st grade students practicing sp blend phonics patterns. This mini-book uses phonetically controlled vocabulary so beginning readers can successfully sound out nearly every word in the story, building confidence and reinforcing the specific phonics skills they're learning.

The free PDF is a full-color illustrated mini-book: a cover, four picture pages with one or two lines of story text each, and a back page listing the sp blend words, high-frequency words, and discussion questions. Print the three sheets, cut each one in half along the dashed line, and staple — your child has a real little book to hold. A read-aloud version with one large page per sheet is also included for projecting to the whole class.

This reader is part of our collection of free decodable readers organized by phonics skill and aligned with the Science of Reading. For additional practice with sp blend patterns, try our sp blend phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.